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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Fisheries and Infrastructure Development Fund provides concessional finance for development of various fisheries infrastructure facilities
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- Department of Fisheries created FIDF with a total fund size of Rs 7522.48 crore to provide concessional finance for development of various fisheries infrastructure facilities
- So far, Department of Fisheries accorded approvals to a total of 110 proposals with a total outlay of Rs. 5285.45 crore for creation of various fisheries infrastructures.
The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, during the financial year 2018-19, has created Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund  with a total fund size of Rs 7522.48 crore. FIDF inter-alia provides concessional finance for development of various fisheries infrastructure facilities which includes Establishment of Fishing Harbours, Fish Landing Centres, setting up of brood banks, development of hatcheries, development of aquaculture, establishment of cage culture in reservoir, development of modern fish markets, construction of ice plants, construction of cold storage, fish transport facilities, fish feed mills, fish processing units etc. The FIDF scheme provides concessional finance to the Eligible Entities , including State Governments/Union Territories and State entities for development of identified fisheries infrastructure facilities through the interest subvention up-to 3% per annum by the Nodal Loaning Entities .
The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has so far accorded approvals to a total of 110 proposals with a total outlay of Rs. 5285.45 crore for creation of various fisheries infrastructures. The infrastructures primarily aiming to create multifarious benefits to fishers and fish farmers such as providing of safe landing and berthing facilities for smooth operation of fishing vessels, supply of ice, providing fish processing and fish preservation facilities to reduce the post harvest loss, supply of quality fish seeds, introduction of modern technologies like Recirculation Aquaculture System , Cage Culture and Bio-floc for intensive aquaculture etc.
This information was given by Shri Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Steel
SAIL Declares Financial Results for FY’22, Revenue Crosses Rupees One Lakh Crore; Achieves Best Ever Profitability
Steel Authority of India Limited  has declared its financial results here yesterday for the quarter and year ending 31st March, 2022 .
During FY’22, the company has clocked its best-ever performance in production and sales while achieving an all-time high revenue from operation of Rs.1,03,473 Crore and EBITDA of Rs.22,364 crore. This performance, backed by an uptick in steel demand and positive business outlook, is an outcome of collaborative and concerted efforts for enhancing production and improve techno-economics parameters while seizing possible opportunities in the market place.
Key highlights:
FY 2021-22
- Remarkable improvement in financial performance due to robust operational performance
- Highest ever Revenue from Operation of Rs.1,03,473 Crore
- EBITDA of Rs.22,364 Crore, Profit Before Tax  of Rs.16,039 crore and Profit After Tax  of Rs.12,015 Crore
- The drive towards deleveraging continues. Borrowings stood below Rs.13,400 crore as on 31.03.2022
- SAIL is focused on proactive stakeholders’ engagement, which includes:
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- Sharing of Profit with shareholders, company recommended Rs. 2.25 as final dividend for FY’22. SAIL declared highest ever dividend in FY’22 i.e. Rs. 8.75 per share including the already paid two interim dividends for FY’22
- SAIL emerged as the topmost buyer on GeM amongst all CPSEs in FY’22
- SAIL has supplied steel for various projects of National importance like Central Vista Delhi, Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail, Delhi-Meerut RRTS, Polavaram Irrigation project, Kaleshwaram Irrigation Project, Purvanchal Expressway, several Metro Rail Projects across the Country, etc.
- Supply of Liquid Medical Oxygen in excess of 1.3 Lakh Tonne, majorly during second wave of CoVID -19. SAIL Plants set up separate Jumbo CoVID Care facilities, which increased CoVID-19 dedicated beds
- Implementation of wage revision for the employees
SAIL FY’22 and Q4 FY’22 at a glance
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Unit
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FY'22
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FY'21
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Q4 FY'22
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Q4 FY'21
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Crude steel Production
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Million Tonne
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17.36
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15.21
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4.60
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4.56
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Sales
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Million Tonne
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16.15
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14.94
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4.71
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4.34
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Revenue From Operation
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Rs. Crore
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103473
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69110
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30758
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23286
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EBITDA
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Rs. Crore
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22364
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13740
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4783
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6473
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Profit Before Tax 
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Rs. Crore
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16039
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6879
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3210
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4608
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Profit After Tax 
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Rs. Crore
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12015
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3850
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2418
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3444
This record-breaking performance in FY’22 is a result of synergy across the Organization. However, the fourth quarter could not be fully insulated from the unprecedented rise in input costs, especially the price rise of imported coking coal on account of various reasons. Notwithstanding the challenges, the Company has taken several proactive steps to contain costs. Going forward, the Company has plans to meet the twin challenges of higher input costs and market price volatility by undertaking various measures for continual improvement in its processes and products basket.
Ministry of Finance
54,439 appreciation certificates given to taxpayers on eve of completion of 4 years of GST for their substantial contribution in payment of GST and filing timely returns
The Government has awarded Appreciation Certificates, on the eve of completion of 4 years of GST, to 54,439  taxpayers who have made substantial contribution in payment of GST and filed their returns in a timely manner. This was stated in a written reply by Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary to a question in Lok Sabha today.
The Minister tabled the state-wise distribution of these 54,439 taxpayers is as under:
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State/UT
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Count of GSTIN
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Maharashtra
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15131
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Karnataka
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7254
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Tamil Nadu
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5589
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Haryana
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3459
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West Bengal
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2977
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Telangana
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2863
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Rajasthan
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2527
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Uttar Pradesh
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2179
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Gujarat
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2162
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Punjab
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1709
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Madhya Pradesh
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1694
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Kerala
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1385
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Delhi
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1163
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Uttarakhand
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895
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Assam
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583
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Bihar
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551
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Andhra Pradesh
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516
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Goa
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436
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Chandigarh
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361
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Chhattisgarh
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192
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Dadra and Nagar Haveli
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181
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Odisha
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128
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Tripura
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104
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Jharkhand
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96
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Meghalaya
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88
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Himachal Pradesh
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60
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Pondicherry
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47
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Sikkim
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44
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Jammu and Kashmir
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32
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Mizoram
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24
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Arunachal Pradesh
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2
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Nagaland
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2
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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2
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Manipur
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1
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Lakshadweep Islands
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1
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Ladakh
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1
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Total
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54,439
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister inaugurates Kundli-Manesar Section of Western Peripheral Expressway andBallabgarh-Mujesar Metro Link
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi,today, inaugurated the Kundli-Manesar Section of the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Western Peripheral Expressway, at Sultanpur,Gurugram,Haryana. He also inaugurated the Ballabgarh-Mujesar Metro Link and laid the foundation stone of Shri Vishwakarma Skill University.
Addressing a huge gathering, Prime Minister said that the Expressway and metro connectivity will usher in a transportation revolution in Haryana. He said that the youth of the region would benefit immensely from the Shri Vishwakarma Skill University.
The Prime Minister said that the Union Government had ensured that KMP Expressway project was finished on priority. He said that the Expressway would play a major role in reducing the pollution in Delhi and surrounding areas. He added that it will bring in 'Ease of Living', along with environment friendly travelling.
Stressing on the importance of transport connectivity, Prime Minister said that it is a medium for prosperity, empowerment and accessibility. He added that the ecosystem of highways, metros and waterways that are being built, will create employment opportunities, especially inmanufacturing, construction and service sectors. He mentioned that 27 kilometres of highway are being built everyday at present, compared to 12 kilometres per day in 2014.He added that this shows the vision and will of the Union Government to transform India.
The Prime Minister said that the Government is committed towards fulfilling the aspirations of youth of the country. He expressed hope that ShriVishwakarma Skill University will play a major role in skilling the youth to take up new opportunities.
The Prime Minister appreciated the efforts of State Government of Haryana in successfully implementing the vision of the Union Government. He also applauded the contributions of the youth of Haryana to the nation, especially in the field of sports.
Ministry of Defence
Relief & rescue efforts of Indian Coast Guard in floods-hit areas of Maharashtra, Goa & Karnataka
Key highlights:
- ICG deploys its assets in affected areas
- 215 precious livessaved
- ICG teams provide relief material to stranded people
- More teams, ships & aircraft on standby
Indian Coast Guard  has deployed its resources to aid the civil authorities in relief &rescue operations in floods-hit areas of Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka.The ICG despatchedDisaster Relief Teams  with inflatable Gemini boat and life-saving gear to the affected areas. The DRTs reached areas rendered unapproachable due to water inundation especially in Chiplun & Mahad districts of Maharashtra and Umlijoog, Khargejoog, Bodjug Island and Kinnar village in Uttar Kannada district of Karnataka. The teams evacuated the stranded people and provided relief material.
In Goa, ICG aircraft undertook aerial assessment of Ganjem Dam, Usgaon and Codli areas. An ICG helicopter air-dropped approximately 100 kgs of relief material, including food packets and drinking water, for the stranded people.
The services of Coast Guard air station at Ratnagiri are also being extended to Indian Navy and Indian Air Force aircraft for airlifting of National Disaster Response Force  teams, relief material and facilitating rescue operations across the affected regions.
As on July 25, 2021, the ICG has saved 215 precious lives across these three states. The ICG DRTs, ships and aircraft are on standby for immediate mobilisation, if need be and a close coordination with local administration is being maintained.
Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force are also providingsupport to the civil administration and National as well as the State Disaster Management Authorities in relief and rescue operations in the flood-affected areas of the three states.
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1738743
ABB/Nampi/KA/DK/Savvy
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PIB Headquarters
MAJ GEN ANOOP KUMAR VISITS SAINIK SCHOOL KAZHAKOOTAM
Sainik School Kazhakootam was greatly honoured to host one of its illustrious sons Maj Gen Anoop Kumar V,  on his maiden visit to his alma mater as Addl. Director General NCC Directorate  and Member Local Board Administration of Sainikschool, today .
On his arrival at the school foyer, he was received by Col A Rajiv, Principal. The Major General reviewed a Guard Of Honour at the Guard Square, laid wreath at the Stupa of Remembrance and paid floral tributes at the bust of Shri VK Krishna Menon, the founding Father of Sainik Schools. The dignitary was given a briefing about the school by the Principal. A brief about the Sainik School Coy NCC was given by Lt CdrParichayKalra, OC NCC &Vice Principal of the school. While addressing the cadets in the special assembly, the Maj Gen extolled them to maintain the tradition of the school and opt to join the Defence Forces in large numbers. He also informally interacted with the cadets of Class XI & XII.
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Ministry of Finance
AJ-NIFM & JNU enter into MoU for award of MBA degree in Finance and Financial Management
Arun Jaitley National Institute Of Financial Management  and Jawaharlal Nehru University  signed a Memorandum of Understanding  here today for promoting exchange and cooperation in the area of academics and strengthening the professional competence of Civil and Defence Officers and other participants pursuing their post graduate programme at AJNIFM.
The MoU was signed by Prof. Santishree D. Pandit, Vice-Chancellor, JNU and Shri Prabhat R. Acharya, Director, AJ-NIFM in the presence of senior Professors of both the institutions at JNU Campus, New Delhi.
This MoU will facilitate and lead to the following outcomes:
- Award of MBA Degree in Finance and MBA Degree in Financial Management by JNU to experienced candidates from Government including Defence Services and other participants as well as fresh graduates who participate in the full time two year post graduate programmes of the AJ-NIFM;
- Exchange of best practices in the area of education, training and development; and any other exchanges and cooperative activities that may be jointly decided to further the objectives of this MoU;
- Exchange of faculties in the area of mutual interest.
Both the parties will hold periodical consultations as deemed necessary for implementing this MoU and they will draw up the procedures, plans, and recommend programmes of cooperation with a view to achieve the objectives of the MoU.
Speaking about the MoU, Shri Prabhat Ranjan Acharya, Director, AJ-NIFM, said, “The MoU with JNU will establish a framework for cooperative institutional relations by encouraging and strengthening the academic, professional as well as technical competence of participants of AJNIFM programmes through knowledge and experience sharing and adopting the best practices.”
Prime Minister's Office
Today, Kevadia is emerging as a major global tourist destination: PM Modi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modihas asserted that Kevadiya in Gujarat is no longer just a small block in some remote area, it has come up as a one of the biggest tourist destination of the world. Shri Modi was speaking after flagging off eight trains connecting different regions of the country to Kevadiya in Gujarat and inaugurating several railways related projects in the state, via video conferencing.
Continuing with the development journey of Kevadiya, the Prime minister informed that Statue of Unity is attracting more tourist than even Statue of Liberty. More than 50 lakh visitor have come to see the Statue of Unity after it was dedicated to the nation and it is catching on after staying closed during the Corona months. It is estimated, as the connectivity improves, about one lakh visitors per day are expected in Kevadiya. Kevadiya as a good example of planned development of economy and ecology while protecting environment, said the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister said that it used to appear like a pipedream when, initially, Kevadiya was proposed as major tourist destination. Given the old way of working, this scepticism had a logic as there was no connectivity of roads, nor street lighting, rail, tourist accommodation. Now Kevadiya has transformed into a complete family package with all amenities. Attractions here include, grand Statue of Unity, Sardar Sarovar, vast Sardar Patel Zoological Park, Arogya Van and Jungle Safari and Poshan Park. It also has Glow Garden, Ekta Cruise and water sports. The Prime Minister said due to increasing tourism, Adivasi youth is getting employment and local people are getting modern amenities. There are new opportunities for local handicrafts items in the Ekta Mall. He also mentioned that about 200 rooms are being developed for Home Stay in the Adivasi villages
The Prime Minister also talked about the Kevadiya Station which has been developed with growing tourism in mind. It has Tribal Art Gallery and Viewing Gallery from where Statue of Unity can be glimpsed.
The Prime Minister dwelled at length on the transformation of Indian Railways through goal-centric effort. He said that apart from traditional role of passenger and goods transportation, railways is giving direct connectivity to places of tourism and religious importance. He said many routes including Ahmedabad- Kevadiya Janshatabdi will have attractive ‘Vista-Dome Coaches’
Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Election Management Bodies of Namibia and Panama
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for an MoU between India and the the Electoral Commission of Namibia  and with Electoral Tribunal of Panama  on cooperation in the field of electoral management and administration.
Salient features:
This MoU contains standard articles/clauses which broadly express promotion of cooperation in the field of electoral management and administration including promotion of exchange of knowledge and experience in the field of organizational and technical development of electoral process; support in exchanging information, institutional strengthening and capacity building, training of personnel, holding regular consultations etc.
Impact:
The MOU would promote bilateral cooperation, aimed at building technical assistance/ capacity support for the Electoral Commission of Namibia  and with Electoral Tribunal of Panama . It envisages cooperation in the field of electoral management and administration and providing a leg-up to it in conducting elections in their respective countries. This would also result in bolstering India's international relations.
Background:
The Election Commission  has been participating in promoting cooperation in the field ofelection matters and electoral processes across the world with certain foreign countries and agenciesby adopting the mode of Memorandum of Understanding  signed by the concerned parties. TheElection Commission is a constitutional body which conducts the largest electoral exercise in the world. It isthe responsibility of the EC to organise free and fair election in the country of about85 crore voters with diverse socio-political and economic backgrounds. The success of democracy in Indiahas attracted the attention of almost every political system around the world.
In its pursuit of excellence, the Election Commission has been receiving various proposalsfrom foreign electoral bodies for developing bilateral relations in the field of election and matters connected therewith. The Election Commission has forwarded proposals to the Ministry of Law andJustice, Legislative Department relating to signing of Memorandum of Understanding  by it with
the Electoral Commission of Namibia  and with Electoral Tribunal of Panama oncooperation in the field of electoral management and administration.
Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds expansion of MMTS Rail Network up to 90km in Hyderabad and Secunderabad
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the expansion of MMTS Rail Network up to 90km in Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
Sharing a tweet by South Central Railway, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“This shall benefit the people of Hyderabad, Secunderabad and nearby areas.”
Ministry of Education
Library grant to government schools to inculcate reading habit among the students
Under the Samagra Shiksha, provisions have been made for library grant to government schools so as to inculcate reading habit among students of all ages and to strengthen school libraries, including purchase of books. The provisions under the scheme for books and libraries in Government schools is provided up to @ Rs. 5,000/- for primary school, up to @ Rs.10,000/- for upper primary school, up to @ Rs. 13,000/- for composite elementary schools , up to @ Rs. 10,000/- for Secondary school , up to @ Rs. 15,000/- for class 6th to 12th school, up to @ Rs. 15,000/- for class 6th to 10th school, up to @ Rs. 15,000/- for composite Secondary Schools , up to @ Rs. 15,000/- for composite Secondary Schools , up to @ Rs. Rs.10,000/- Senior Secondary school only  and up to @ Rs. 20,000/- for composite Senior Secondary school . Guidelines have been issued in 2018 for Library Grant to all States and UTs.
The States / UTs have been advised to make guidelines for use of libraries in schools including number of periods, to be earmarked as library period in schools. To promote the habit of reading in students, States and UTs have been advised to set up Reader’s club with the help of National Centre for Children’s Literature  which is a wing of National Book Trust .
The ‘Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat’  is a sub-programme of erstwhile Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan  which is continued under the new integrated scheme Samagra Shiksha to ensure quality at the foundational years of schooling. The objectives of the programme are to promote early reading and writing with comprehension skills in children, and also basic numeracy skills. States/ UTs are implementing PBBB in their respective States/UTs using multiple strategies and approaches. These include adoption of NCERT model of early reading, provision of supplementary reading material, development of State specific models for early Maths and early reading, collaboration with organizations like UNICEF etc.
Central Government has taken various steps towards the implementation of the programme of PBBB, which inter-alia, include preparation of special bridge materials for States having a high tribal population; provisioning of free textbooks, development and procurement of supplementary reading material; in-service teacher training; having dedicated teachers for foundational classes and maintaining the required Pupil Teacher Ratio  as prescribed under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education  Act, 2009.
The information was given by the Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.